Lucas Digne

[supertom]

He's got a lot of clubs after him it seems. He's clearly still rated. He's at a decent age for a defender. I feel a little for Targett because the stick he gets, you'd think he'd been shambolic this season, but he's not done too much wrong. His delivery is hit and miss, and perhaps he's missed the dynamic he had with Joe. But Digne is certainly a step up and a top 6 standard player. Targett, probably isn't, and I like the Shermenator. As a back up, he's certainly good enough. Targett is a 14 million pound player and I think matches that value. Digne is a 25 mill player and likewise, so there's the rub.

[Nii Lamptey]

For all the talk of getting an upgrade on Targett, I'd question whether Matty Cash is any better? He comes out well in stats, but when you watch the matches live, he always seems far too exposed.

Also, I actually think that Targett's delivery in the attacking third is BETTER than Cash's - Lost count the amount of times that I've been screaming at him for yet another shite ball in! Quite surprising considering he used to play as a winger in his early days at Forest?

[lovejoy]

I don't mind the rumours and I love the buying, but the bit in between where you are "in advanced stages of talks but not over the line" feels like purgatory.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

For all the talk of getting an upgrade on Targett, I'd question whether Matty Cash is any better? He comes out well in stats, but when you watch the matches live, he always seems far too exposed.

Also, I actually think that Targett's delivery in the attacking third is BETTER than Cash's - Lost count the amount of times that I've been screaming at him for yet another shite ball in! Quite surprising considering he used to play as a winger in his early days at Forest?

He was a crap winger at Forest that by near accident got played at right back and has never looked back. Cash generally gets exposed as he pushes forward but has little support on the right side which often leaves us open.

Targett's crossing is shocking if he's given time to think. He can have acres of space and he struggles to get the ball in the box. Push the ball down close to the line where his only option is to cross and he generally delivers. I'd say Targett is the better defender, Cash better in attack although his crossing of late has been very hit and miss.

[SamTheMouse]

Cash has a clear advantage over Targett, in that he doesn't run like his shoes are made of lead.

[sickbeggar]

Hmmm. They hate Rafa so anyone who falls out with him is gonna be flavour of the month.

To be fair, he's been there years without a hint of any trouble until Rafa pitches up there.

yeah i'm not entirely sure Rafa hasn't engineered the falling out because he wants money to spend elsewhere but no Everton fan is ever going to take his side in a dispute however much a twat the player is

[Nii Lamptey]

Cash has a clear advantage over Targett, in that he doesn't run like his shoes are made of lead.

Agreed re. fitness.... But does he fit Gerrard's marauding wingback needs? I'd say his crossing has been abysmal for a large amount of time - The whole of this season especially. Has he even managed an assist from a cross this season? He find's himself in acres of space, but either hits the first man or balloons it over to the other side of the 18 yard box. He's been dreadful in an attacking sense imo.

[paul_e]

I'd be ok with giving Cash more time but I'd also be happy to see Kessler stay and push him for the spot later in the season, particularly if we get to a point where europe isn't on but we're 'safe'.

[darren woolley]

I think he will do well you don't play for teams like PSG and Barcelona and get over forty caps for France if you are rubbish I like the fact he's an experienced left back who doesn't need to get used to the PL.

[Holy Trinity]

If he signs and I'll believe it when I see it. Expecting a last min change of heart not quite unwin esq but you never know.
But if he signs he will be one of the signings of the season and would strengthen us no end. If he signs and coutinho hits the ground running and signs permanently in the summer then we are 1 dm, 1cb and 1 right back away from having the  omplete squad I think. We have 2 strikers who are top class, the best keeper in the league or in the top 2 at least. 2 very decent center backs but would like to have another on board and we are stacked in midfield except for the dm position. 

Would any of us have dared to dream of being in this position the day rat boy left?

[kippaxvilla2]

I think he will do well you don't play for teams like PSG and Barcelona and get over forty caps for France if you are rubbish I like the fact he's an experienced left back who doesn't need to get used to the PL.

Matty cash? Thought he played for Poland.

[maidstonevillain]

If he signs and I'll believe it when I see it. Expecting a last min change of heart not quite unwin esq but you never know.
But if he signs he will be one of the signings of the season and would strengthen us no end. If he signs and coutinho hits the ground running and signs permanently in the summer then we are 1 dm, 1cb and 1 right back away from having the  omplete squad I think. We have 2 strikers who are top class, the best keeper in the league or in the top 2 at least. 2 very decent center backs but would like to have another on board and we are stacked in midfield except for the dm position. 

Would any of us have dared to dream of being in this position the day rat boy left?

I'm not convinced we do have 2 strikers who are top class. We have one who is a bit hit and miss, and one who does a lot of running, and gets into good positions, but almost  invariably takes one touch too many.

[olaftab]

Whilst all those attacking stats are good Digne is currently ranked 46th in the most important stat for a defender of intervention/tackles won.

[olaftab]

If he signs and I'll believe it when I see it. Expecting a last min change of heart not quite unwin esq but you never know.

I reckon if Rafa cooks him a tapas dinner at his place he will have him bit by bit.

[Risso]

Whilst all those attacking stats are good Digne is currently ranked 46th in the most important stat for a defender of intervention/tackles won.

Where we’re going we won’t need defensive stats.